EXPLODED VIEW SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘LOST ILLUSIONS’
With their debut album out Aug 19th via Sacred Bones, Exploded View, fronted by political journalist/musician Anika, are unveiling their new track ‘Lost Illusions’. The band are set to play a run of UK dates this August. Eerie opening drums start ‘Lost Illusions’, followed by Anika’s recognisable uninflected vocals. The song’s title is as thought provoking as the sound itself; enticing, repetitive drones turn into high-pitched cries and ‘Lost Illusions’ marks... Read More
HOLY COW IT’S HOLY F*CK
Part of a full European tour, Canadian DIY electro punkers Holy Fuck have announced three dates in the UK and Ireland. After the release of their first bit of music in six years, their last album entitled ‘Latin’ (2010), the group are back with their unique methods of creation. New tunes coming off their latest effort ‘Congrats’, including “Xed Eyes”, give a strong vibe of what Liars were doing a couple of years ago. Pulsating electronica whirling and hurling itself... Read More
CHILLED YET CREEPY WAVES FROM WOOLHOUSE
Daniel Woolhouse, who has previously released material under the name Deptford Goth, unveils his new video for latest single “Map of The Moon”. It’s a nice little piece of music, synths carry the moody vocal from Woolhouse at a relaxing pace. It offers atmosphere but at the same time, takes you on a track of strange discomfort; especially combined with the video. In my head, this whole composition is like a weird blend of subtler Foals material and unused recordings for... Read More
ART HOUSE FOR BEACH HOUSE
American dream pop duo Beach House release the new video for ‘The Traveller’, taken from their latest record Thank Your Lucky Stars (2015). In this video, the imagery most definitely matches the loose socketed sound. Dreamy, slightly ethereal, Victoria Legrand’s vocal soothes the synth and guitar whilst the distorted 80’s VHS style movement unfolds. Directed by Jenifer Juniper Stratford, the band have certainly kept up this dreamlike aesthetic which not only surrounds... Read More
DAUGHTER REALLY DON’T CARE
UK Indie darlings Daughter release video for the rather odd track “No Care”, taken from their latest record ‘Not to Disappear’ (2016). When you first watch the video for “No Care” it comes across very 90s, probably due to its parts in black and white and flashing reds whilst the band perform. The music itself for me is very American, despite the band being based in London. Usually, I cringe at stuff like this intensely. Bands like these often bore me with the over... Read More
BEACH SLANG GET SECOND OUTING
Beach Slang – A Loud Bash of Teenage Feelings *Guest Editor Pick Philadelphia’s heart punching, crowd pleasing punk rockers Beach Slang unveil “Punks in A Disco Bar”, taken from their second record ‘A Loud Bash of Teenage Feelings’. Apart from the likes of Placebo, The Smiths and Fat White Family, hardly any other groups have really gripped me like Beach Slang have. Only hearing about them in January, I’m amazed at the levels of passion and pain put into this... Read More
THE GARDEN WANT THEIR PARTY, NOW
The Garden *Guest Editor Pick The Garden are probably one of the strangest acts I’ve ever heard. I know a lot of people say that about anything abit kooky or alternative, but this shit’s in another universe. “Call This # Now” is basically the soundtrack to a 70’s game show, sandwiched between short bursts of DIY punk/hardcore. It’s bordering on Cardiac levels of injury and it’s fucking mesmerising. Made up of twin brothers Wyatt & Fletcher Shears, the lads claim... Read More
ELEVANT PUTTING IT AWAY IN STYLE
ELEVANT *Guest Editor Pick Scouse trio Elevant raise the stakes with the hard-edged “Hide It Away”, possessing cool, casually delivered vocals and a groovy bass line that’s sure to have you foaming. The Liverpool band, made up of Michael Edward (guitar, vocals), Hannah Lodge (bass/organ) and Tom Shands (drums/piano), return with a stand-alone single, after the release of their third album ‘There Is A Tide’. It’s a cool little track, not over complicated and straight... Read More
FALSE ADVERTISING BACK WITH SCARS
False Advertising ‘Scars’ is the new track from DIY rock/punk band False Advertising, you’ll be sure to like it if you’re into anything with fuzzy guitar. After a busy few months for the group, including a slot at Liverpool’s Sound City (even if this year it was abit shit) and supporting Husker Du oldboy Bob Mould, the band are certainly making ripples in their respective scene. Blending punk with some heavier, dirtier elements lifted from grunge (the staple... Read More
FRANKIE COSMOS TURNS BODYBUILDER IN NEW ‘SINISTER’ VIDEO
Frankie Cosmos 2016 is shaping up to be a huge year for New York native Frankie Cosmos. The project’s mastermind and songwriter Greta Kline and the band are soon to embark on another round of UK tour dates including The Dome, London on 8th September. More world tour dates have been announced today and can be found here. Saturday 3rd September – End of The Road, Salisbury, UK (tickets) Sunday 4th September – Electric Picnic, Ireland Monday 5th September –... Read More
